Juanma López (footballer)
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Not to be confused with Juan Manuel López (boxer).
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is López and the second or maternal family name is Martínez.
Juan Manuel López Martinez (born 3 September 1969) is a Spanish retired footballer who played mainly as a central defender (occasionally he could operate in the flanks).
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Full name | Juan Manuel López Martinez | ||
Date of birth | (1969-09-03) 3 September 1969 (age 54) | ||
Place of birth | Madrid, Spain | ||
Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
Position(s) | Centre-back | ||
Youth career | |||
Atlético Madrid | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1988–1992 | Atlético Madrileño | 65 | (2) |
1991–2001 | Atlético Madrid | 156 | (3) |
Total | 221 | (5) | |
International career | |||
1992 | Spain U23 | 7 | (0) |
1992–1997 | Spain | 11 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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Olympic medal record | ||
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Representing ![]() | ||
Men's Football | ||
![]() | 1992 Barcelona | Team Competition |
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López was prone to suspensions, often being considered overaggressive in his approach.[1][2] Having spent his entire career with Atlético Madrid, he retired after sustaining a serious knee injury.